Faculty of Fisheries and Marine
Research groups within the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Airlangga, bringing together lecturers and researchers across various fields of knowledge and expertise in fisheries and marine studies.
During the 2026–2030 period, the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Airlangga, has four Research Groups that serve as platforms for developing research based on fields of knowledge, expertise, and strategic issues in fisheries and marine studies.
The four FPK UNAIR research groups serve as collaborative spaces for lecturers and researchers to develop research according to their expertise and the needs of fisheries and marine science development.
| No. | Research Group | Leader | Number of Researchers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fish Health | Prof. Dr. Gunanti Mahasri, Ir., M.Si. | 7 |
| 02 | Fisheries Biotechnology | Prof. Dr. Akhmad Taufiq Mukti, S.Pi., M.Si. | 10 |
| 03 | Environment and Fisheries Resources Management | Dr. Veryl Hasan, S.Pi., M.P. | 9 |
| 04 | Post-Harvest, Processing Technology and Bio Products | Dr. nat. techn. Muhamad Nur Ghoyatul Amin, S.TP., MP., M.Sc. | 9 |
In addition to the Research Group structure, FPK UNAIR develops various research competencies and focus areas addressing strategic issues in fisheries, marine affairs, food, the environment, biotechnology, and coastal communities.
Increasing use of chemicals to extend the shelf life of fishery products.
Concept & Problem SolvingThe use of natural materials to extend the quality and shelf life of fishery products through the development of natural preservatives.
Development of Natural PreservativesIncreasing prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases associated with lifestyle factors.
Research FocusDevelopment of functional food products from aquatic commodities to reduce the risk of chronic and infectious diseases.
Functional Food from Aquatic CommoditiesDegradation of aquatic environments that directly affects aquatic organisms.
Research FocusCharacterization of changes in fish morphology and genetics as indicators of physiology and water quality.
Morphology, Genetics & Aquatic Environmental QualityCases of food poisoning caused by pathogenic bacteria.
Research FocusDetection of bacteria that cause food poisoning and exploration of antimicrobial preparations.
Bacterial Detection & AntimicrobialsAnimal welfare concerns and declining product quality during handling processes.
Research FocusExploration of secondary metabolites from aquatic animals for improved handling of aquatic organisms.
Secondary Metabolites of Aquatic OrganismsIncreasing fish production to strengthen food security.
Research FocusIncreasing production through reproduction, genetic improvement of fish, and enhancement of feed and nutrition.
Triploid Fish ProductionFPK UNAIR's research focus also covers various strategic issues related to aquatic organism health, fisheries production, aquatic environments, food, biotechnology, and coastal community empowerment.
Exploration of natural materials and microorganisms for the development of immunostimulants, probiotics, and vaccines to address bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal diseases.
Development of methods and materials to improve aquatic environmental quality and understand changes in aquatic environmental conditions.
Research on fish farming through aquaponics systems as an approach to improving environmental quality and aquaculture technology.
Exploration of alternative feed ingredients based on biotechnology to support the development of fish feed.
Mapping and characterization of the potential of non-fish aquatic resources as food sources and for diversifying fishery-based food products.
Empowerment of coastal communities through social and economic approaches to strengthen community self-reliance.
FPK UNAIR's research development is directed through the interconnectedness of expertise, strategic issues, conceptual approaches, problem solving, and faculty research topics.
Development of expertise in fishery product processing, functional food, fisheries science, biotechnology, aquatic organism physiology, and fisheries science.
ExpertiseIdentification of various real-world challenges related to organism health, environmental quality, food security, fishery product processing, and coastal communities.
Strategic IssuesFormulation of scientific approaches to address various challenges through the utilization of natural resources, technology, biotechnology, and socio-economic approaches.
Research ConceptsDevelopment of research-based solutions to generate innovations applicable to fisheries, marine affairs, food, the environment, and communities.
Problem SolvingThe 2026–2030 FPK UNAIR Research Groups serve as collaborative platforms for lecturers and researchers to develop focused, relevant, innovative research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and the sustainability of fisheries and marine resources.
